Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton
Located in Wilton, CT
Add a new centerpiece to your living room ensemble with this large star shaped ottoman. Whimsical
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1990s North American Ottomans and Poufs
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Star Ottoman
Vintage Star Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sunroom. Each ottoman measures approximately 20.5 inches in diameter and stands 13 inches tall. It is in
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Round Vintage Pouf Brown Star Motif Skai Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage round patchwork-style ottoman, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Round Vintage Pouf Brown Skai Leather Star Motif Sixties
$215Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Round Vintage Pouf Brown Skai Leather Star Motif Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage round patchwork-style ottoman, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Alias 799 Slim Pouf in Blue Upholstered Seat with Polished Aluminum Frame
$2,382 / item
H 14.57 in W 26.78 in D 20.87 in
Alias 799 Slim Pouf in Blue Upholstered Seat with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 799 Slim Pouf in Blue Upholstered Seat with Polished Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd 4-star
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Exceptional Judaica Stirrups with Star of David Ottoman Empire
$12,500 / set
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Antique Exceptional Judaica Stirrups with Star of David Ottoman Empire
Located in Doha, QA
An outstanding 17th century pair of brass,copper and silver inlay Stirrups with David’s Star -each
Category
Antique 17th Century Turkish Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
$9,810
H 28 in W 27 in D 32 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kagen rocker chairs and ottoman By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 1997 Pair "Rock Star
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c.
$3,750 / set
H 18 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Style, Star Motif Footstools or Ottomans, Burlwood, Beige Linen, 21st c. Pair of Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Linen, Burl
Vintage Brown Tufted Leather G-Plan Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
$5,900 / set
H 41 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Brown Tufted Leather G-Plan Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made by G-Plan Furniture. The chair swivels and rest on a 4 star base, as does the
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Creme Tufted Leather G-Plan Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
$5,900 / set
H 41 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Creme Tufted Leather G-Plan Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made by G-Plan Furniture. The chair swivels and rest on a 4 star base, as does the
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile, Hand-Painted, Islamic Art, 1880
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star. Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique Hand-Painted Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile, Moorish Style, 1800
$3,500
H 1.5 in W 12.5 in D 14 in
Antique Hand-Painted Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile, Moorish Style, 1800
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
" colors are brown, shape is the Salomon eight pointed star. Great decorative Moorish Turkish Ottoman
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Vintage 1920s Turkish Moorish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Selig Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Dark Grey Mohair
$2,850
H 40.5 in W 32 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Selig Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Dark Grey Mohair
By Selig
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
warm wood grain. It sits atop a classic four-star chrome base (five-star on the ottoman) that allows
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
19th Century Hand-Carved Moorish Side Table from Turkey
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
geometric designs with the Moorish star shape and Arabic calligraphy ottoman writing. Dimension: 19.5
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Antique 1880s Turkish Moorish Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
A rare Chamberlain Worcester porcelain Sultan's Plate c.1835
$1,812Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 10.44 in
A rare Chamberlain Worcester porcelain Sultan's Plate c.1835
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
a breast star of the Imperial Ottoman Order of the Crescent within a floriated gilt border, the rim
Category
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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Star Ottoman
By CF Modern
Located in New York, NY
The Star ottoman is a two tone cushion adorned with a star over it’s notched upholstery detail. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
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Reclining lounge chair and ottoman by IB Madsen for Madsen & Schübell
Unavailable
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 30 in
Reclining lounge chair and ottoman by IB Madsen for Madsen & Schübell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Atlanta, GA
the ottoman. The four-star base of both the chair and ottoman are made of rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and patriotic large ottoman upholstered in a 48 star embroidered wool flag. The spool
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
Midcentury Star Sun Moon Soft Cushion Ottoman Stools or Foot Rests, 1970s
Sold
H 21 in W 36 in D 36 in
Midcentury Star Sun Moon Soft Cushion Ottoman Stools or Foot Rests, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Three ottomans or stools from the 1970s in the shape of a star, sun and moon. Seats are made with
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Brass Souffle Pouf Ottoman in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Winnetka, IL
Brass Souffle upholstered Pouf Ottoman having gold star on black ground upholstery with gold and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pouf Star Motif Skai Faux Leather Moroccan Style 60s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large and high-quality vintage pouf with a central star motif and faded oriental patterns
Category
Vintage 1960s European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather
Pair of Madsen and Schubel Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Long Island City, NY
star bases, the ottomans have an adjustable tilt, with four star bases. Dimensions of ottoman are 16
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Star Footstools, Burlwood, Grey Velvet, 2024
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Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Star Footstools, Burlwood, Grey Velvet, 2024
Located in Stamford, CT
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Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Star Footstools, Burlwood, Grey Velvet, 2024
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Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Star Footstools, Burlwood, Grey Velvet, 2024
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Star Footstools, Burlwood, Velvet, 2024 Pair of contemporary star
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Footstools
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Midcentury Modern Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Gray and Walnut
By Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
buttons as the original did but does have a 5-star base on the chair and a 4-star base on the ottoman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Rosewood / Leather 670 Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Herman Miller ( A )
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 34 in
Eames Rosewood / Leather 670 Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Herman Miller ( A )
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
star base with footpads and the ottoman is non swiveling on it's star base . The chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive pair of highback lounge chairs with star swivel base and one ottoman. Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
A rare Chamberlain Worcester porcelain Sultan's Plate c.1835
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
a breast star of the Imperial Ottoman Order of the Crescent within a floriated gilt border, the rim
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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hereke Rug Turkish Palace size Carpet 17 x 11 ft hand knotted room size
By Hereke
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
, untouched and original. The large Ottoman Empire star Medaillon dominates the carpet and will give an eye
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton 48"
Located in Wilton, CT
Add a new centerpiece to your living room ensemble with this large star shaped ottoman. Whimsical
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2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton 48"
Located in Wilton, CT
Add a new centerpiece to your living room ensemble with this large star shaped ottoman. Whimsical
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2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
George Mulhauser Leather Ottoman Chrome Star Base for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Munich, DE
Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft´, USA, 1960s. Steel and faux black leather. Measures: H
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pouf Star Motif Skai Faux Leather Moroccan Style 1960s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large and high-quality vintage pouf with a central star or sun motif and a small star in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Paper
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Leather Rocking Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sunflower yellow leather rocking armchair and ottoman is by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan
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1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
French Leather "Marsala" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Fiberglass
Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft in the style of Eames
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H 34 in W 31.5 in D 34.5 in
Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft in the style of Eames
By Plycraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
star bases . The chair and ottoman swivel and the chair has a spring so it can rock for maximum comfort
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Scandinavian Leather Ottoman Recliner and Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
cm x depth 48 cm. Scandinavian design leather recliner with matching fixed ottoman. Star base in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eams Style Lounge Chair And Ottoman - Plycraft
By Plycraft
Located in Crockett, CA
Vintage 1970's production Eames style lounge chair and ottoman. Five star chrome base, walnut bent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Eames Style Leather Chair with Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
1960s Eames style leather chair with ottoman, having a 5 point star base. Ottoman
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Plycraft Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Plycraft leather lounge chair and ottoman. Walnut. Four star base on chair and ottoman, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Soft Pad Lounge and Ottoman by Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
High back, tilt and swivel lounge on five star aluminum base. With ottoman. Original leather in
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Scandinavian Leather Recliner Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
cm x depth 48 cm. Scandinavian design leather recliner with matching fixed ottoman. Star base in
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Madsen & Schubell Swivel Chairs with Matching Ottoman
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Hudson, NY
star bases and the ottoman four. The chairs and ottoman designed by by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubel
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Danish Red Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman, circa 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
An incredibly comfortable swivel lounge chair in buttoned red leather over five-star steel base
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
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Steel
Midcentury Danish Modern Chair and Ottoman in Style of Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Belmont, MA
The sculptural design of this midcentury, Danish modern chair and ottoman with rosewood "Star" (5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fabric
Stendig Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
wood frame, the lounge has a base that spins, both the lounge and ottoman rest on a four star chrome
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Antique and Interesting Anatolien Kirsehir-Mezarlik Prayer Rug
Located in Vienna, Vienna
crescent and star type, familiar from the Ottoman period. The border design, also in our piece, is similar
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Antique 1890s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Plycraft Brown Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Plycraft brown leather lounge chair and ottoman. Walnut. Four star base on chair and ottoman, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Star Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the star ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A star ottoman — often made from fabric, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 61 variations of the antique or vintage star ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect star ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A star ottoman made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made star ottoman has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tacchini, Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture and Berber Tribes of Morocco are consistently popular.
How Much is a Star Ottoman?
The average selling price for a star ottoman at 1stDibs is $4,518, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $153,694 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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